Plymouth Market threw a party to celebrate the completion of its multi-million renovation.

The grade II listed venue was packed with stall-holders, shoppers, games and face-painting for children, and live music for the Grand Day Out event.

Plymouth Market Grand Day Out Event. Star Wars Characters marching around the market.

After a year of ongoing refurbishment, there was plenty to celebrate.

The renovation project has been extensive and has included the recovering of the concrete roof, installing of solar panelling, a new lift, additional ventilation and fire suppression to the cafes and fishmongers.

There has been a full internal redecoration, a new floor to the main hall, windows replaced, remodelling the entrances, creation of a more flexible business space, new lighting and more permanent stalls.

Tony Gilliam has had to doubled the size of his vinyl store 'Just For The Record' after just a few months opening to keep up with demand .

Now 91 per cent full, the market is bustling with a mix of new and old businesses who all .

Naomi Lang recently opened her food business Holy Crepe in the market and said she loves the environment.

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“The market has had a real boost and it is a great opportunity for stall holders because it is so reasonably priced," she said.

"We also have a short contract, so you’re not tied in for a long time.

The new and improved Plymouth Market

“All of the great entrepreneurs that inspire me are the kind of people that say, ‘If you fail, at least you've tried’. It is such a low cost start-up option, so it is really low risk and you may as well try it as you're dead a long time, aren’t you?"

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Plymouth Market

As well as a host of stalls to investigate, visitors to the Grand Day Out were also treated to outdoor performances from singers including Courtney Beaton, and dancers from Rhythm City Dance as well as having the chance to meet Star Wars characters and Captain Jack Sparrow.

Plymouth Pannier Market Grand Day Out - a magician entertains the crowds

Market manager Matt Jones said: "We’ve invested in the market as it’s the anchor for our West End.

“It’s somewhere with a strong sense of community and a place which not only has a lot of shoppers, but is a place where many businessmen and women start their entrepreneurial journey.